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Champagne has not lost its sparkle. Despite rumors of a “bubble burst” due to smaller shipments in 2023 and lower sales at the beginning of 2024, this appears more like a post-boom correction than a crisis. The growing interest sommeliers show in Champagne as a wine—enhancing unexpected pairings and bringing joy to any meal, not just special occasions—also attests to its enduring appeal. In this context, the annual SommelierS International tasting is an ideal opportunity to gather with fellow sommeliers, producers, and cellar masters, reflecting on the rhythm of the seasons: the holiday... Read more
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Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Cocoon reconciles aesthetics and a more sustainable approach for the vintage cuvees Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque and Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Rosé, with a box created in...
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Barely 30 years old, chef Valentin Morice already possesses all the qualities of great chefs. A talent that he has put at the service of Domaine Boisniard, in Vendée, for 7 years now and to which he...
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Although Pomerol is full of cult references, the appellation also boasts many small properties, some of which have kept a strong family dimension. This is the case of Château Chêne Liège, owned by...
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When Jean-Louis and Olivia Alloin decided to invest in the Bordeaux vineyards, Château Petit Val was a step back to their roots. After more than forty years in business, Jean-Louis Alloin, the son...
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Château Montlabert has been promoted to the status of Grand Cru Classé as part of the 2022 Saint-Emilion Wine Classification. This classification marks an exciting new chapter in the story of the...
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2020, an intense and concentrated vintage. The hot and dry summer until September gave small berries with a thick skin and little juice. The wine has been carefully aged in barrels in order to tame...